In a bold move to promote local industry and enhance the dignity of female students, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu disclosed a directive from President John Dramani Mahama regarding the Free Sanitary Pad policy.
He said the President has unequivocally mandated that all sanitary pads under the Free Sanitary Pad policy be procured locally. No import whatsoever allowed,” the Minister remarked. This decisive policy shift is set to significantly boost domestic manufacturing capabilities, create jobs within Ghana, and reduce reliance on foreign imports.
Furthermore, the Minister revealed an intriguing proposal currently under review: the establishment of a Sanitary Pad manufacturing firm within Ghana’s Prisons.
This innovative idea, if implemented, could serve a dual purpose by providing meaningful employment and vocational training for inmates, contributing to their rehabilitation and reintegration into society, while simultaneously meeting a crucial national health and hygiene need.
It represents a forward-thinking approach to public-private partnerships and social enterprise, leveraging existing infrastructure to achieve broader societal benefits.
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